Water main break closes lanes of major Crestwood road

(KMOV) – Several lanes of a major St. Louis County road were closed on Wednesday due to a water main break.

Missouri American Water officials say crews were working to fix a 16-inch diameter water main break on Watson near Blackthorne, just west of Elm. Two eastbound lanes of Watson are closed, while one eastbound lanes and one westbound lane remain open.

Crestwood police were helping with traffic in the area. Officials say repair work would continue through Wednesday evening rush hour and drivers may want to find alternative routes.